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Leadership and Building High Performance Teams

Build an effective team and establish clear communication pathways in your role as a project manager.

Next available course: Winter 2026

Classes Start 03/09/2026

Registration Open Until 03/13/2026

Course Overview

Effective project management often hinges on the art of managing people and cultivating high-quality teams. In a realm where the success of most endeavors fundamentally rests on the capabilities and cohesion of the individuals involved, the role of a project manager is pivotal. The ability to curate an effective team, establish transparent communication channels, and harness the collective potential of team members is paramount.


Our "Leadership and Building High Performance Teams" course, expertly delivered online, is meticulously crafted to equip you with the skills essential for assembling teams tailored to the unique demands of each project. You will delve into strategies designed to optimize individual contributions within a team, fostering an environment that promotes maximum productivity. In the course's dynamic modules, you will explore the nuanced intricacies of communication, empowering team members to express their progress effectively.


Upon course completion, you will be well-prepared to assume a leadership role, confident in your ability to orchestrate the construction of high-performing teams that drive project success and organizational excellence.


Course Format

Instructor-led week-to-week cadence, with assignments, discussion boards, and learning assessments (quizzes) opening on Monday and to be completed by the end of the week. This gives students flexibility to review materials at their leisure. Additionally, recorded lectures and video recordings are available to enhance learning objectives.

This course is part of the Project Management program.

Price

$625

Course Details

Units 24 PDUs / 2.4 CEUs

Location Online Courses

Course Type Group-Paced

Next Available Course

Term Winter 2026

Classes Start 03/09/2026

Registration Open Until 03/13/2026

What You’ll Learn

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Develop strategies to empower team members to maximize their contributions and efforts effectively.
  • Explore methods to foster seamless communication and harmonious collaboration among team members.
  • Learn how to maintain team focus, meet client expectations, and consistently deliver projects that align with client demands.

Your Instructor

Laszlo
Retfalvi

P.Eng., PMP, PMI-RMP

<p>Laszlo is a results-driven leader with extensive private and public industry experience in delivering complex IT/IM enabled products, systems, and services. Laszlo is General Manager of Retfalvi and Associates and author of &ldquo;The Power of Project Management Leadership: Your Guide on How to Achieve Outstanding Results&rdquo;.</p>
<p>Laszlo is past Vice President of the Program and Risk Management Office at Allen Vanguard Corporation. Laszlo has held the position of Director Enterprise Excellence at Lockheed Martin Canada RMS, a division of Lockheed Martin Corporation. Prior to this, Laszlo held a number of senior and executive positions at General Dynamics Canada, a division of General Dynamics Corporation. Previously, Laszlo was with the Irving Group of Companies and SED Systems.</p>
<p>Laszlo is a frequent industry speaker at both national and international conferences/webcasts and has published over 70 papers in the areas of risk, talent, and leadership. Laszlo is the developer of the Project Management Leadership Model&copy;, a framework to develop personal and organizational project management leadership excellence.</p>